Senior Backend Developer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance back-end systems, APIs, and databases
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and DevOps teams
• Architect scalable, secure, and efficient server-side solutions for high transaction volumes
• Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment
• Stay current with emerging technologies in back-end development, blockchain, and fintech

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in back-end development
• 2+ years in a senior role
• Hands-on experience with Node, Express, TypeScript, and Nest.js
• Strong experience with SQL and exposure to NoSQL
• Experience with Microservices and Event-based architecture
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Caching and Messaging Queues like Kafka
• Proficiency with Postman and Git / Bitbucket

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a startup environment
• Experience in financial markets or brokerages

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Competitive paid time off
• Company-paid health and protective benefits
• Free virtual coaching sessions through Headspace
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry

About the Company

Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence.